Well, it's happened again.....

[PandyPaws]

I made a post about this the last time I was here (April). It is the very oddest coincidence, and coincidence it is, but I'm beginning to find it a bit unnerving. It seems that every time I come to WDW, someone I know...a relative or friend passes away :(

July 2000 My Aunt
July 2001 My Step Father
Dec 2001 a personal friend
Feb 2002 DH'S Aunt
April 2002 My Cousin

and now, this past weekend, a dear old friend of the family has passed on. Fran was 94 years....a kind, gentle, never married former school teacher....a tough cookie though, with a great sense of humor She lost her twin sister many years ago and I do believe she never really got past that, she mentioned her every day. She was an animal lover to a fault :) (would actually give burial to cats she had found hit by cars....she said no creature deserved to just lie there like that). Fran was frail and ill for quite a long time, but pressed on with life as best she could. She was actually shrinking ;) ...barely as tall as my shoulder when I last saw her.....and lived with an oxygen machine for years. She had told me on several occassions that she thought she was done with this world (very sad) but that she guessed God did not want her just yet so she'd stick to it until he was ready.

I guess He was ready last Friday night....Bless You Fran, it was a pleasure knowing you, you will be missed.

[dianeschlicht]

My condolences, Pandypaws! I hope that isn't a trend that continues for us! We arrived at the airport last January to a message on the voice mail that a dear friend (aged 52) had passed away suddenly about an hour before our flight arrived.

[browneyes]

{{hugs}} It's just a coincidence. I'm sorry you lost Fran.:(

[Mamu]

Pandy my deepest sympathy on the loss of your friend. :(

[Kermit]

My prayers are with Fran's friends and family. It sounds like she was someone the world will truely miss. :(

[Blondie]

Sorry about Fran. She sounded like a unique person. :(

[DaisyDebbie]

Oh Donna, I'm so sorry:( I was hoping this would be an "uneventful" trip for you.

[JerseyJanice]

Your post is a lovely tribute to Fran, Donna.

Sorry for your loss. {{{hug}}}

[Tony-NJ]

So sad. Fran sounded like a remarkable person.

[Serena]

I'm sorry Pandy. She sounds like an interesting person to know.

And I think it's pure coincidence. You just know and love a lot of people. :)

[December99]

Pandy I'm sorry to hear this!!!

[nativetxn]

Sorry to hear that your dear friend has died :( {{{HUGS}}} sweetie

[luvdsny]

:( My deepest sympathies Donna. :(

Fran sounds like a very kind person....you were lucky to call her a friend. :)

[cotye]

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. My condolences.

[dizneenut]

I'm sorry, Pandy! :(

[fireplug]

Sorry that you lost someone who had a major role in your life.
I'm sure you will miss her.

Steve

[iluvorlando]

So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. She sounded like on heck of a woman! What a great attitude she had towards life.

[Boo'sMom]

sorry to hear of your loss...

[pajamommy]

So sorry, Donna.:(

[Barb]

I'm sorry, Donna. My sympathy to you and the family.:(

[Pooh93]

I'm sorry. Sounds like she really left the world a little better off than when she came into it. If only we could all do the same, what a much nicer place it would be.:(

[NHAnn]

So sorry Donna :(

[ead79]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Donna. It sounds like Fran was a really special lady who blessed everyone who knew her. My prayers are with you.

[Kitty 34]

I'm sorry for your loss, Pandy.:(

[Beauty]

{{{HUGS}}} Donna!

[Jennyfyar]

I am so sorry. It sounds like Fran was a very kind and caring person. Her family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers.